The Martian

Cool Science...A Reason to go to Plan B...

Chad Husting | Sun, 10/11/2015 - 19:49

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We all have plans. As teachers we plan every week and worry about time, depth, amount, types of assessment and state mandates. Most importantly, are the kids learning? We give it our best shot. Sometimes, we have to go to plan B.

The Martian: Popular Fiction Plus Chemistry

Erica Jacobsen | Fri, 05/01/2015 - 12:28

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“What are you reading?” This twist on the traditional icebreaker question kicked off a meeting session last summer. I was eager for the conversation to make its way around the table to me. On my plane ride the day before, I’d started The Martian by Andy Weir, and I was hooked.